FTMO
One of the longest-running evaluation firms, known for a strict 5% daily loss rule and a static 10% maximum loss.
FTMO Challenge
Daily loss limit
5%
Maximum drawdown
10%
static balance
Profit target
10% → 5%
Minimum trading days
4
Consistency rule
None
Time limit
Unlimited
Payout split
80%
Every 14 days
Fee
from $155.00
Refundable on the first payout
How the drawdown works
Your floor is fixed at the starting balance minus the maximum loss. It never moves, so every dollar of profit is a dollar of extra room.
Account sizes
What you may do
News trading: Allowed
Weekend holding: Not allowed
Overnight holding: Allowed
Hedging: Allowed
Expert advisors: Allowed
Copy trading: Not allowed
Scaling: 25% account growth every 4 months on consistent profitability.
FTMO Swing
Daily loss limit
5%
Maximum drawdown
10%
static balance
Profit target
10% → 5%
Minimum trading days
4
Consistency rule
None
Time limit
Unlimited
Payout split
80%
Every 14 days
Fee
from $190.00
Refundable on the first payout
How the drawdown works
Your floor is fixed at the starting balance minus the maximum loss. It never moves, so every dollar of profit is a dollar of extra room.
Account sizes
What you may do
News trading: Allowed
Weekend holding: Allowed
Overnight holding: Allowed
Hedging: Allowed
Expert advisors: Allowed
Copy trading: Not allowed
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